Who Are the Korean Martyrs?
When Pope John Paul II canonized the Korean martyrs in his 1984 visit to South Korea, he noted their great diversity.
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Pope Francis: Catholics in Korea Called ‘to a Burning Faith’
Pope Francis on Saturday invited Catholics in Korea to emulate the zeal of their patron saint, St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, as his statue was blessed at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Statue of Korea’s Patron Saint to be Permanently Installed at St. Peter’s Basilica
The statue’s dedication will take place on Sept. 16, the anniversary of Saint Tae-gŏn’s beheading by the Korean Joseon Dynasty.
South Korea’s Hidden Treasure: A Vibrant Catholic Church
NEWS ANALYSIS: Inspired by an origin marked by martyrdom and a more recent history of promoting human rights, the Church on this Asian peninsula is thriving.
